Sundowns snap up another rising star

Mamelodi Sundowns have strengthened their development side and beaten their rivals to the signature of yet another bright prospect who impressed at the recent 2024 Engen Champ of Champs.

Sechaba Gaseitsiwe was tipped for a move to one of the PSL's top teams after standout performances in the recent Engen Champ of Champs, where he donned Galeshewe Stars' colours.

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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly among several teams to have shown a keen interest in the teenager.

However, it has since emerged that Sundowns have come out on top to land his signature.

The news was confirmed by the player's representatives P Management Sports Agency via social media platforms.  The respected agency also represents talents such as Kaizer Chiefs' Yusuf Maart, Wydad's Cassius Mailula and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies' Asanda Hadebe.

The league's defending champions are growing a reputation as heavyweights in the race for South Africa brightest young talents.

They have, in recent years and months, managed to attract some of the best young players in the country, beating both Amakhosi and the Buccaneers on some occasions. 

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The list includes Siyabonga Mabena from the Transnet School of Excellence, Gomolemo Kekana from TS Galaxy and Kutlwano Letlhaku, who recently made his senior debut.

The latter was actively persuaded by Chiefs and held talks with then youth development head Molefi Ntseki, before eventually opting for The Brazilians.

Gaseitsiwe is expected to join the DStv Diski Challenge side and add some firepower to an attacking artillery that has already scored 25 goals  this season.

Only Cape Town City have scored more (32).

Sundowns' reserve side sits third in the standings, after 10 matches played.

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